Could I feel any more loved than I do right now? Thank you SO much for all the calls, emails, support, prayers and concern!
My sister called earlier and I answered, “Grand Central Station, how can I help you?” Okay, that’s lame … but Brigitte had just left after dropping by the sweetest, little, candy flower arrangement! While she was here, I got a flower delivery and a phone call from the doctor’s office.
My sister was so sweet to want to help me with the girls tonight, or whatever I needed, but I assured her I’m good and I’ll let her know if I need something. Thank you Buggie!
My cell phone, home phone and email have been going at 100mph … I promise I’m not complaining! I’m basking in the love. Thank you, thank you!
Here’s a couple photos, one of the edible arrangement Brigitte made and the other is a flower arrangement from Amy … my fav’s … freesia! Thank you both!
And I didn’t realize, but my eye-sight is playing havoc with my photo taking abilities, as I look through the lens with my left eye. I managed okay and took these, but it didn’t come very naturally to work with my right eye.
I just got another beautiful flower arrangement from Heather, but I’ve put my camera away. Thank you Heather … I love them!!
And for a little update … the IV treatment went well this morning. Sort of bittersweet being there, as it reminded me of all the times I’d gone with Marta {to a different clinic though}. Being hooked up to the IV, having it beep, needing them to come change the bag, etc. Guess God was preparing me even then.
So that went well. But I was in too much pain to go to work and wouldn’t have been able to go all day without pain meds, so came home. It’s a good thing I did, as it’s been a tad crazy. {in a good way!}
The pain meds continue to help. My vision is down to about 10ish percent {at least that’s what it feels like … I’ll have a real test next week}, so I still can’t see very well.
I have a new ophthalmologist who specializes in optic neuritis. He and Dr. Purath know each other and I feel completely at ease that I am in good hands here on earth {heehee, couldn’t resist!}.
I’ll see him next week Tuesday for a slew of tests. I’ll also be staying on an oral steroid for 2 weeks following the IV treatments. And then I’ll see Dr. Purath on Thursday.
I’m feeling weird with the steroid {think 5 espresso shots straight into your veins} and pain pill combo. The doc said to be prepared, and I quote, for “extreme hunger and also warn your husband of some crabbiness.” Hmmm ….
And um yeah … about those photos I mentioned? Blogger is having some issues posting images, so I’ll post them later. The kids are scheduled home any moment and I don’t wanna be stressin’ about adding photos to a post. Feel me? :)
I’m so glad you are on the receiving end of all this love for once (you’re usually dishing it out)…but I thought I told you to rest!! :-) Although I suppose the steroids and pain pill think otherwise??
Wishing you a fun (and peaceful) night and praying for more vision soon! And PLEASE lean on some of us…please!!!
Love you,
H
ditto what heather said. anyone of us would drop anything for you in a minute, please don't be shy in asking should you feel like taking a break from super mom :)
you sound like you're enjoying the meds & IV just a tad too much!!!!